Law Passes to Penalize Unauthorized Ground Transportation
Monday, October 19, 2009 9:40 am
Legislation supported by NYAMA to increase penalties for unauthorized solicitation of ground transportation at airports was given final passage by the Senate in a special session in September was subsequently signed into law by Governor Paterson.
The New York Aviation Management Association (NYAMA) supported A4552-1 (Aubry) / S5643 (Dilan)to increase the penalties for unlawful solicitation of ground transportation services at airports and make it a printable offense.
A person unlawfully solicits ground transportation services at an airport when at an airport, such person without being authorized to do so by the airport operator, or without having made a prior agreement to provide ground transportation services to a specific patron, offers or engages in any business, trade or commercial transactions involving ground transportation services.
Too often, passengers unfamiliar with ground transportation options at an airport are solicited by illegal drivers upon exiting the terminal. Though the practice was previously prohibited, the relatively small fines have been easily accepted by violators as the cost of doing business. Since it has not been a printable offense, it has been impossible for law enforcement to track repeat offenders and seek higher penalties provided for in current law for such repeat offenders. More importantly, solicitors of unauthorized ground transportation, whose identities are unknown to airport personnel, can present a serious threat to airport security.
This bill addresses this problem by making a first offense for unlawful solicitation of ground transportation services at an airport a class A misdemeanor and a printable offense.
NYAMA Testifies Before NY City Council
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 12:33 pm
On August 25, 2009, NYAMA was among the experts present to testify before the New York City Council over how to respond to the mid-air collision over the Hudson River earlier in the month. Concerns were raised about the unregulated area around the river below 1,100 feet. A number of proposals for regulation of the space were submitted including requiring pilots to submit plans before their flights and requiring high-tech navigation systems.
"If you're going to eliminate helicopter tours, that's a quality of life issue that City Council must address, not NYAMA. But such a decision would hurt business" said David Damelio NYAMA Secretary and Director of Aviation at Greater Rochester International Airport. "If the FAA comes out and changes its safety regulations, then we welcome that."
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) did propose new regulations last week in an effort to prevent accidents like last month's crash over the Hudson River. The FAA proposes to raise the ceiling of the Hudson River Exclusion Zone to 1,300 feet for aircrafts to use "see and avoid" protocol. Under this rule, small planes and helicopters are still allowed to share the same airspace. New regulations would also require all planes to use a common radio frequency to identify themselves and location if they fly under 1,300 feet. Current rules say radio communication is voluntary.
The FAA says they will also create a new level of airspace from 1,300 to 2,000 feet to act as an expressway for nonlocal aircrafts flying through the New York City area. Pilots flying through this altitude range would be required to communicate with area air traffic controllers, who would in turn send back advisories on other nearby aircrafts that may cause a flying conflict.
The FAA proposals would go into effect by November 19.
General Aviation Airports Roundtable
Sunday, August 2, 2009 2:58 pm
This session is designed to be an opportunity for GA Airport operators and others to come together to learn about the latest trends in the industry and to share information, ideas, and concerns.
Find out how to tap into federal and state funding and how to combine the sources to fund your projects. Talk about the types of services being offered at airports around the region and business demand. Share ideas on innovative ways to create revenue at your airport. Learn about building community support for your airport. And hear about what NYAMA has done to help your airport!
NYAMA is dedicated to fostering aviation in New York and has created this roundtable as a forum to bring GA airports together.
This program will be hosted by the Elmira Corning Regional Airport on September 8, 2009; 10am-2pm.
The event is FREE for all NYAMA members. Non-members may participate for a $25 fee which includes lunch.
Governor Signs Bill to Eliminate Sunset on GA Maintenance
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 3:42 pm
NYAMA received word that the Governor has sign a bill eliminating the sunset of the tax exemtion on maintenance and repair of GA aircraft making the tax exemption permanant!
The Assembly passed the bill (A8891/Schimminger) to repeal the December 1, 2009 sunset after the bill quickly moved through the committees to the floor where it was brought to a vote.
The bill was then delivered to the Senate which was deadlocked in a struggle for control of the leadership. The impasse ended a month later and the Senate was back at work. Final passage was given for the bill (S.5516/Stachowski).
The bill was transmitted to Governor Paterson on the same day, and signed into law the next day as Chapter 204 of the Laws of 2009 making the tax exemption permanent!
There were many bills put on the shelf during the recent events in the Senate. NYAMA was diligent in keeping this bill before Senators throughout the entire process. The passage of the bill is widely seen as a tremendous victory given the political and economic climate.
Please be sure to thank your legislators for their efforts!
2009 Fall Conference and Exhibit Show
Friday, June 5, 2009 2:52 pm
The August 31, 2009 deadline for early registration and hotel reservations is approaching!
Join the New York Aviation Management Association September 30-October 2, 2009 at The Genesee Grande Hotel in Syracuse, NY for the Association's annual fall conference hosted by Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
The conference will feature sessions addressing the Green Airport Strategies, General Aviation Environmental Regulations Update, Communicating with the Media, Air Service in the Empire State and a Peer Review Session on Snow Removal. Special guest NY State Senator David Valesky will speak during the luncheon banquet.
The conference features an exhibit show providing opportunities for airport managers to network with vendors, consultants and suppliers in the aviation industry. Please call Michael at (518) 432-9973 with any questions.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (NFTA): Friday Breakfast
CHA: Exhibitor Break with Sundae Bar
DY Consultants: Golf Outing
Greater Rochester International Airport: Thursday Breakfast
Passero Associates: First Timers Dinner
Port Authority of NY & NJ: Corporate Technical Sessions
Sensis Corporation: Opening Session
Bronze
BelAir Electric
Cameron Engineering & Associates, LLP
ESCO Zodiac Aerospace
Fortbrand Services: Peer Review Workshop
Hi-Lite Markings
InterVISTAS Consulting: Wine Tour
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)
R.A. Wiedemann & Associates, Inc.
SheltAir Aviation Services
Stantec
URS Corporation
Other
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
Erect-A-Tube
Metropolitan Development Association of CNY
Job Creation and the Threat of Aviation Taxes
Friday, February 20, 2009 2:21 pm
NYAMA President Bill McShane speaks candidly about the threat of aviation taxes to job creation in New York State. Join NYAMA's legislative campaign today to oppose the Governor's budget proposals.
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NYAMA Testifies on LASP
Friday, January 16, 2009 1:06 pm
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced a "Notice of Proposed Rulemaking" on October 9, 2008 that represents the largest and most significant regulatory action to face General Aviation (GA) since 9/11. The TSA is calling it the Large Aircraft Security Program (LASP).
There are two basic elements within the 260 page Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; one impacts aircraft operators and the other, GA airports. "Reliever airports" will be required under the TSA proposal to implement a security program. The TSA is proposing to require, among other things, that they designate an Airport Security Coordinator, have a training program for law enforcement personnel, have a system for maintaining records, create procedures for posting of public advisories and develop incident management procedures.
These requirements are widely seen as burdensome mandates that could at the very least overwhelm the limited resources of many GA airports in New York State. NYAMA, the "Voice of Aviation in New York," representative the GA industry in oral testimony given by President Bill McShane on January 8. A copy of the testimony is available here.
Should you wish to find out more about the TSA proposal or other issues impacting GA aviation in New York, contact NYAMA Headquarters at 518-432-9973 or
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NYAMA President Bill McShane speaks candidly about the threat of aviation taxes to job creation in New York State. Join NYAMA's legislative campaign today to oppose the Governor's budget proposals.
